What time zone is Atlanta in?

Atlanta uses the America/New_York time zone (EDT, UTC-04:00).

Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Atlanta observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.

Current time

Live local time in Atlanta, USA.

08:00:00

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

EDTUTC-04:00America/New_York

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What time zone is Atlanta in?: Atlanta uses the America/New_York time zone (EDT, UTC-04:00).
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?: Yes — Atlanta observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.
What country is Atlanta in?: Atlanta is in USA.

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